2018 Okinawa Prefecture Uchina Junior Study Project
(formerly known as the Junior Study Tour)

Dear Middle/High School Students (ages 13 – 19, as of April 2, 2018 ) & prior Junior Study Participants ( ages 19-30, as of April 2, 2018),

How would you like to spend two weeks in Okinawa with students from all around the world? All expenses paid by the Okinawa Government!
* Meet Uchinanchu students in Okinawa and from around the world
* Learn about the nature, history, culture, Study of peace, study of society, study of Immigrant and Immigration.

This will be a rich & wonderful experience! Don’t miss this opportunity!

DATE OF STUDY TOUR: July 25th (Wednesday) – August 8th (Wednesday), 2018.
Actual study program is July 29th-August 4th. (These dates are non-changeable due to insurance coverage)

There is also an opportunity for prior participants of the Junior Study program (2001-2011) or Uchina Junior Study program (2012-2017) for anOverseas Youth Leader.

Please see the documents for qualifications and additional details. If you are interested in the program (Junior Study or Overseas Youth Leader),
please contact us at okinawakai@okinawakai.org by March 18, 2018.

Uchina Junior Study Project is one of the best programs offered to students by Okinawa Prefecture. Please take advantage of this well organized and educational program.

For more information, download the following documents

Application Guidelines for Participants (PDF)
Application for Participants (Excel)
Application Guidelines for Leaders (PDF)
Application for Leaders (Excel)